tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post3113920305015930054..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: Listen to your AuntieAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-29696652005622614742014-11-05T15:03:06.655-08:002014-11-05T15:03:06.655-08:00This is so, so incredibly beautiful. I really lov...This is so, so incredibly beautiful. I really loved reading this - I especially loved the line about internalizing others joy - borrowing it and keeping it forever. Profound. I'm thinking of your Jack tonight, and wishing you love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-80543993781030903422011-10-19T21:56:35.194-07:002011-10-19T21:56:35.194-07:00Just want to let you know that I will be praying f...Just want to let you know that I will be praying for your family. I found your blog today as I went to catch up on another blog about a precious family who lost their amazing child a few years ago (life with Hannah and Lily). I came over and as I read, I realized who your son was. I live in the DC area and don't watch the news usually, but had it on that night for some reason. I remember praying for your family and Jack's friends even then. I will continue to pray for all of you. May God's comfort surround you and overwhelm you in your darkest moments.A "friend" praying for you in MDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-73638239670017202382011-09-27T18:46:02.059-07:002011-09-27T18:46:02.059-07:00I am praying for you and your sweet family! I know...I am praying for you and your sweet family! I know God will fill you with tons of hope, peace and comfort again soon.Libby!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01552927687324980891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-32032329455289638972011-09-27T06:29:12.957-07:002011-09-27T06:29:12.957-07:00I am so sorry for your loss. Wonderful lessons tha...I am so sorry for your loss. Wonderful lessons that we all need to put into practice taught by a child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-6735324146298319392011-09-26T15:35:51.804-07:002011-09-26T15:35:51.804-07:00With a heavy heart I send virtual hugs. Jack soun...With a heavy heart I send virtual hugs. Jack sounds like a marvelous young man, I'm sorry you will all be without him, but I am sure he will be there in spirit! <br /><br />Another Love Bomber.sheilahttp://www.zensationalliving.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-83599634681444325092011-09-26T06:34:44.093-07:002011-09-26T06:34:44.093-07:00Mrs. Donaldson,
My name is Meg Thornberry and ...Mrs. Donaldson,<br /> My name is Meg Thornberry and I'm writing a memorial for you son in the Madison High School paper. Would it be okay if I pulled some quotes and a picture from your blog?Meg Thornberrrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-62983118116980690432011-09-26T03:49:21.389-07:002011-09-26T03:49:21.389-07:00No words can describe the unimaginable pain you an...No words can describe the unimaginable pain you and your family are going through. To loose such a treasure and have the strength to write such a beautiful tribute is truely honourable. I wish you all the love in the world and hope you find peace in knowing that Jack lived a full beautiful life and can still feel the radiance of your love.<br /><br />Wishing you all the best...Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07153587330942311833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-15357551146454267592011-09-25T14:48:20.805-07:002011-09-25T14:48:20.805-07:00What a wonderful tribute. I would have liked to kn...What a wonderful tribute. I would have liked to know Jack. Praying that you will feel loved and that you will feel God's presence with you. <3An Average Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712868561002253404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-90863113348423122592011-09-25T14:22:03.013-07:002011-09-25T14:22:03.013-07:00One of the amazing things about a life like your s...One of the amazing things about a life like your sons, is this touching and significant legacy it leaves. The beauty of death is the life that person had, especially one so good as your son's. I too, have a Jack. This was so deeply touching to me, your family's grief made so tender and sweet because of his example and impact on the lives of those around him makes his memory sweet. I am sure you feel honored to have had the time you did to love and raise him. It sounds like you did a wonderful job. It is my own belief that our spirits go on after this life and that we will have a chance to be reunited with our loved ones. That has brought me much peace in times of loss. I do no know you, but your son's life has already touched mine. I will try to raise my Jack to be much like yours... Love to you! I'll keep your family in my prayers!Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581398282581190338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20945207962936732042011-09-25T09:42:12.657-07:002011-09-25T09:42:12.657-07:00What a beautiful and meaningful memorial. If only ...What a beautiful and meaningful memorial. If only everyone could have the joy and love Jack had. My heart goes out to you and yours.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01576794972248457662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-45147990749148502462011-09-25T06:05:05.554-07:002011-09-25T06:05:05.554-07:00Anna,
I am praying for your beautiful boy at home...Anna, <br />I am praying for your beautiful boy at home in heaven, and your family here on earth. I will try and live in the way that Jack demonstrated. You should be a very proud mother. God bless you all and carry you in his arms.<br />love heidiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-11005269290903308402011-09-24T20:49:51.286-07:002011-09-24T20:49:51.286-07:00Loss is never an easy thing to deal with, trust me...Loss is never an easy thing to deal with, trust me, I know! There are no words that can create that blanket of comfort you are so desperately in need of. Know that there are thousands, if not more, of people who are with you during this time, who are thinking of you and sending you all the support you could possibly need even though you may never meet any of them. Your goals are inspiring and I wish you all the luck in the world in reaching them! I promise to try also, not only for you, or for Jack, but for all people in every walk of life. Thank you for sharing with us. Take care and be strong!Bekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257123451844668781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-37566810501023416262011-09-24T14:10:38.962-07:002011-09-24T14:10:38.962-07:00God bless you in this hard time. I'm so sorry...God bless you in this hard time. I'm so sorry for what you have to go through, but it sounds like you have a wonderful, loving family that will weather this storm in Jack's honor. That was a beautiful tribute. May God grant you peace and smiles and wonderful memories of Jack that will live on on this earth while he is with the Lord.<br /><br />- JonathanJonathan Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373032710605257024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-57243497691582678472011-09-24T07:37:20.238-07:002011-09-24T07:37:20.238-07:00What a beautiful tribute to such a lovely soul. Mo...What a beautiful tribute to such a lovely soul. More people than you know will be keeping your family in their prayers. Please know you are surrounded by love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-31516225616226765912011-09-24T07:34:46.168-07:002011-09-24T07:34:46.168-07:00Your words brought tears to my eyes. Jack is on my...Your words brought tears to my eyes. Jack is on my mind and I wish everyone who's missing him now the best. I'm proud of you for being so strong. <3Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-14108089995216007512011-09-24T05:48:00.366-07:002011-09-24T05:48:00.366-07:00Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. What be...Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. What beautiful of memories of a wonderful young man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-47837754564080650062011-09-24T03:50:31.585-07:002011-09-24T03:50:31.585-07:00My heart breaks for you. That's such a beautif...My heart breaks for you. That's such a beautiful and touching tribute in honor of someone who was obviously very special. Jack was able to be an inspiration to so many simply through the words written about him. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Sending lots of love and ((((hugs)))) from Colorado Springs,<br />DebDeb Chitwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665549481411417908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-5933331537118935352011-09-24T02:48:59.257-07:002011-09-24T02:48:59.257-07:00Oh wow, what a beautiful tribute to an amazing boy...Oh wow, what a <i>beautiful</i> tribute to an amazing boy. I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Jack touched so many lives and this tribute is no doubt inspiring many more people reading this who didn't even know him - myself included. Lots of love x xJust mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467136574847865963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-66305139842960416942011-09-23T23:25:22.254-07:002011-09-23T23:25:22.254-07:00Sending healing prayers to you and your family. He...Sending healing prayers to you and your family. He is now an Angel, and is watching over all of you, wrapping his loving arms around each of you each and every day. <br /><br />This I whole heartily believe in as I have also lost love ones, and to this day I can feel the love they have for me moving through me.Tamarahttp://www.damselscreations.com/Blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-32947844308769301822011-09-23T21:26:59.008-07:002011-09-23T21:26:59.008-07:00What a beautiful tribute! Jack was very special an...What a beautiful tribute! Jack was very special and I will keep you all in my prayers. I will definitely try to live by those six points-if only everyone in the world could hear about Jack and his ethos for life-imagine what could be! Angie xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-82248332125197665882011-09-23T20:45:11.680-07:002011-09-23T20:45:11.680-07:00What a beautiful tribute! Jack sounds like an amaz...What a beautiful tribute! Jack sounds like an amazing young man. Thank you for sharing and I hope to be able to live out the type of person Jack was! I am praying for your family!Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-28892547248066264262011-09-23T20:37:21.557-07:002011-09-23T20:37:21.557-07:00That was such a wonderful speech - it made me feel...That was such a wonderful speech - it made me feel and know Jack's presence despite never having met him. I cannot begin to imagine your loss, but I admire your strength and courage and thank you for sharing your story. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.Heldinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498265377967547223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-53213714203325789552011-09-23T19:58:33.998-07:002011-09-23T19:58:33.998-07:00I am humbled. Your words ring true to my ears and...I am humbled. Your words ring true to my ears and in my heart. I am so sorry for your loss and I thank you for your strong message about life. I was feeling devastated tonight because tomorrow I have to say good-bye to my 23 year old son as he is moving to the other end of our country. I can't imagine being 35 hours aways form him, but now I feel blessed that at least I still have him in my human life. God bless you and may you find your way back to happiness through your memories of your Jack!!Gghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550447791442426175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-55335299784314345192011-09-23T19:46:37.729-07:002011-09-23T19:46:37.729-07:00What a beautiful tribute to Jack. Reading about hi...What a beautiful tribute to Jack. Reading about his authentic joy and seeing that picture touched my heart. I'm sure in his short time he touched many lives. Thank you for sharing these lessons. You and your family are in my thoughts!Lori Deschenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536149251506010387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-69911110222592368852011-09-23T18:55:57.086-07:002011-09-23T18:55:57.086-07:00Anna and Family -
This tribute to Jack's life...Anna and Family -<br /><br />This tribute to Jack's life is incredible, and I am so moved by your story. What a beautiful young man, inside and out! I cannot imagine the depth of your pain right now, and the anguish of trying to find your new "normal". All I can say is that I'm praying for you - so hard. Thank you for raising an incredible young man. Am praying for your family - for healing and unexpected sources of joy in the darkest days. <br /><br />And thank you, Auntie, for the lesson from Jack. I think that the truly important things in life are so much clearer when you're young. What a reminder.<br /><br />"Be Kind.<br />Pay Attention.<br />Think.<br />Play.<br />Never Give Up.<br />Share Others' Joy.<br />And every day- tell your loved ones how treasured they are."<br /><br />Sending hugs, love and prayer from a stranger in Wyoming.Erin Farrell Speerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08409363512011708546noreply@blogger.com